Biography
Creme was born to a family of Jewish descent, in Prestwich, England. He took up the nickname Lolagon. While attending art school in Manchester, he met Kevin Godley. They became part of several bands together, most significantly 10cc, and in 1976 departed 10cc together to record as Godley & Creme. The pair later became prolific music video directors, working with bands including Yes. Creme would later direct the 1991 Jamaican comedy film The Lunatic.
In 1998, Creme became a member of the band Art of Noise, along with Trevor Horn, and directed videos for such artists who recorded with them, such as Tom Jones. Further work with Horn followed, including forming The Producers, also with Chris Braide and Steve Lipson. Creme also has an unusual falsetto voice range.
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